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Let-down: Atwoli, Ruto ignore worker's calls for higher wages, tax relief and job security
Instead of addressing workers' demands, the President and other leaders delved into campaigns. Ruto's speech dwelt largely on his score card as Cotu's Atwoli sang the president's praises.
By Ben 13 days ago
Let-down: Atwoli, Ruto ignore worker's calls for higher wages, tax relief and job security
Kingi, Onyinkwa star at Labour Day Boxing Championships
Elijah Kingi defeated Kalande Bilali on a unanimous points decision to scoop the super-light heavyweight title of the Labour Day Boxing Championships
By Ben 13 days ago
Kingi, Onyinkwa star at Labour Day Boxing Championships
Atwoli urges IEBC to curb premature rallies, warns workers will suffer unrest
Atwoli has urged the IEBC to curb premature political rallies, warning that rising political tensions could destabilise the country and leave workers exposed to the consequences.
By Ben 14 days ago
Atwoli urges IEBC to curb premature rallies, warns workers will suffer unrest
Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto's re-election push at Labour Day rally
Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga shifted from workers' issues to political mobilisation as Mudavadi, Oparanya and allies openly rallied support for President
By Ben 14 days ago
Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto's re-election push at Labour Day rally
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'We have pawa': Atwoli turns Labour Day fete to 'tutam' chants
Atwoli said workers are, however, concerned about the current charged political temperatures, saying IEBC must rise to the occasion to control the situation.
By Ben 14 days ago
'We have pawa': Atwoli turns Labour Day fete to 'tutam' chants
All set for Nakuru boxing tournament
Boxers ready to mark the Labour Day celebration at K-Fitness Gym in Nakuru
By Ben 14 days ago
All set for Nakuru boxing tournament
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Return of piracy: Hijacking of Mombasa-bound ship signals troubling concerns
The redeployment of international naval forces to combat Houthis and the US-Israel-Iran war has created a security vacuum in the Indian Ocean for Somali pirates to hijack ships.
By Ben 15 days ago
Return of piracy: Hijacking of Mombasa-bound ship signals troubling concerns
Kenyan star Okwiri eager to reclaim WBC Africa title
Okwiri has fought 14 times, winning 12 times and losing and drawing once each
By Ben 16 days ago
Kenyan star Okwiri eager to reclaim WBC Africa title
Church theft in Busia leaves one dead, two injured
One of the three suspected thieves was lynched by an angry mob in the Bukesa area of Matayos Constituency, Busia County, in the dawn
By Ben 17 days ago
Church theft in Busia leaves one dead, two injured
Joho seeks Kakamega MCAs help in controversial Sh683 billion gold project
The government has appealed to Kakamega MCAs to rally locals through available legal frameworks to support the controversial Sh683 billion gold project in Ikolomani Constituency.
By Ben 18 days ago
Joho seeks Kakamega MCAs help in controversial Sh683 billion gold project
Put end to standoff between senators and governors over accountability
The Senate's County Public Accounts Committee is worried that governors continue to ignore summons to appear before it to respond to audit queries.
By Ben 18 days ago
Put end to standoff between senators and governors over accountability
Disability Act 2025: Time for Kenya to invest in inclusion
Kenya stands at a crossroads for disability inclusion holding one of the most progressive legal frameworks on disability in Africa
By Ben 18 days ago
Disability Act 2025: Time for Kenya to invest in inclusion
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Ruto allies accuse Uhuru of funding Linda Mwananchi
Allies of William Ruto have accused Uhuru Kenyatta of funding opposition groups to destabilise the government, claims that deepen political tensions.
By Ben 18 days ago
Ruto allies accuse Uhuru of funding Linda Mwananchi
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We'll back Orengo to unseat Ruto, ODM Linda Mwananchi faction
Osotsi said Ruto and Oburu are using goons to separate Luos and Luhyas in order to achieve his divide and rule tactic.
By Ben 19 days ago
We'll back Orengo to unseat Ruto, ODM Linda Mwananchi faction
Ugandans give Nakuru boxers a hiding in international friendly tourney
Nakuru boxers were too weak for Ugandans in an international friendly tournament at Madison Square Garden in Nakuru City on Friday night.
By Ben 19 days ago
Ugandans give Nakuru boxers a hiding in international friendly tourney
Bakari gearing up for league championships
As the first leg of the league championships gets closer, experienced boxers who have had a rough time against novice players are ready to change the tide this time round.
By Ben 20 days ago
Bakari gearing up for league championships
Stop treating education as an afterthought
Kenya's education funding crisis exposes systemic neglect, where underfunded capitation and misplaced priorities undermine access to quality schooling.
By Ben 21 days ago
Stop treating education as an afterthought
Odhiambo to officiate WBA fights in Chile
Kenya's top professional referee cum judge Julius Odhiambo has been appointed by World Boxing Association (WBA) to officiate title fights in Chile.
By Ben 22 days ago
Odhiambo to officiate WBA fights in Chile
Kakamega county disburses Sh12 million grant to women, youth
At least 3,000 youth and women have received Sh12 million grant from Kakamega County Government to support their income-generating activities.
By Ben 23 days ago
Kakamega county disburses Sh12 million grant to women, youth
Maraga backs protests over fuel prices, criticises Ruto's leadership style
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared support for planned protests over rising fuel prices, saying that this is aimed at raising awareness about the shortcomings of Ruto's administration.
By Ben 24 days ago
Maraga backs protests over fuel prices, criticises Ruto's leadership style
Lugari youth up in arms with MP over alleged voter registration bribery claims
Kakamega is leading in voter registration in the Western region, and leaders are urged to use their influence to promote registration.
By Ben 25 days ago
Lugari youth up in arms with MP over alleged voter registration bribery claims
Rausha Kipaji enters knockout stage
Golden Strikers Football Academy are through to the quarter-finals after topping their U7 Pool D of the Rausha Kipaji Football at Nakuru Athletic Club.
By Ben 27 days ago
Rausha Kipaji enters knockout stage
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Death trap: How Kenyan driver's maiden trip to Congo turned tragic
For Kenyan truck driver Edwin Ngugi Njuguna, what was meant to be a promising first trip outside the country after he secured a new job ended in tragedy.
By Ben 29 days ago
Death trap: How Kenyan driver's maiden trip to Congo turned tragic
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Kakamega UDA politicians reject zoning, call for ceasefire with ODM
UDA leaders in Kakamega have rejected ODM's zoning proposal, calling instead for cooperation under a broad-based arrangement and open competition for most elective seats.
By Ben 1 month ago
Kakamega UDA politicians reject zoning, call for ceasefire with ODM
Kenya seed company warns dealers over fake seeds
The Kenya Seed Company has issued a stern warning to seed dealers and dubious traders involved in the sale of fake and uncertified seeds
By Ben 1 month ago
Kenya seed company warns dealers over fake seeds
Kenyan drivers ready for Uganda's Pearl of Africa Rally
Kenyan drivers are ready and are up to the task of seriously tackling the Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally after a mixed performance at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha last month.
By Ben 1 month ago
Kenyan drivers ready for Uganda's Pearl of Africa Rally
Njogu and Cunji top Mt. Kipipiri Open Golf championships
Captain Milind Patel and the club were happy to have hosted the inaugural event that promoted amateur and professional golfing in the region and the country at large.
By Ben 1 month ago
Njogu and Cunji top Mt. Kipipiri Open Golf championships
State threatens to revoke licenses of 13,000 Saccos over non-compliance
The government has given 13,000 cooperatives a 21-day ultimatum to comply with financial accountability or have their licenses revoked in new reforms.
By Ben 1 month ago
State threatens to revoke licenses of 13,000 Saccos over non-compliance
Religious leaders want Kenyans to elect leaders with integrity, warn leaders against insults
Religious leaders in Kenya have called upon Kenyans to turn up in large numbers and get registered as voters to elect leaders with integrity.
By Ben 1 month ago
Religious leaders want Kenyans to elect leaders with integrity, warn leaders against insults
Governor Barasa unveils plan to transform slums
Residents living in informal settlements across Kakamega County are set to benefit from a new long-term plan aimed at transforming slums into safe, dignified, and sustainable communities.
By Ben 1 month ago
Governor Barasa unveils plan to transform slums
How emerging boxers shocked big names to book Hit Squad slot
Young boxers are putting their hands up to be considered for national team duty after impressive show in various competitions.
By Ben 1 month ago
How emerging boxers shocked big names to book Hit Squad slot
Busia County Speaker ditches Oburu for Sifuna
Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Movement receives a boost as Busia Assembly Speaker ditches Oburu's Linda Groundside, vows to unseat Governor Otuoma
By Ben 1 month ago
Busia County Speaker ditches Oburu for Sifuna
CS Joho issues tender for estimated Sh8 trillion Mrima mineral in coast
Beneath the sacred forests of Kwale County lies a multi-billion-dollar mineral deposit.
By Ben 1 month ago
CS Joho issues tender for estimated Sh8 trillion Mrima mineral in coast
Kabras Sugar eye more glory after Great Rift-10-Aside triumph
Kabras Sugar lost 15-0 to Menengai Oilers in last year's final. Oilers host Kabras Sugar in their semifinals Enterprise Cup tie.
By Ben 1 month ago
Kabras Sugar eye more glory after Great Rift-10-Aside triumph
Bakari falls to Musyoki in Kenya Open Championships semis
Bakari who boxes for league champions Kenya Police lost to little-known Chris Musyoki of Kenya Prisons on a 3-2 split points' decision.
By Ben 1 month ago
Bakari falls to Musyoki in Kenya Open Championships semis
Kakamega youth, women eye avocado export cash after skills training
Youth and women groups in Kakamega County are increasingly turning to avocado farming as a viable income stream
By Ben 1 month ago
Kakamega youth, women eye avocado export cash after skills training
Great Rift 10-Aside kicks off in Nakuru today
The Great Rift 10-Aside tournament kicks-off with the schools and Age Grade Championships this morning at Nakuru Athletic Club.
By Ben 1 month ago
Great Rift 10-Aside kicks off in Nakuru today
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UDA raids ODM in Western region
UDA is making significant inroads in Western Kenya, targeting ODM MPs amid tensions over zoning and party allegiance.
By Ben 1 month ago
UDA raids ODM in Western region
Luhya politicians rally Western behind Sakaja
The politicians described Sakaja as a broad-based candidate, attributing his political standing to the cooperation between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga.
By Ben 1 month ago
Luhya politicians rally Western behind Sakaja
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Move to remove private guards in public offices criticised
If passed, the government will create a formula to determine how security responsibilities are shared between NYS graduates and private companies.
By Ben 1 month ago
Move to remove private guards in public offices criticised